Anne Thomas 1854 by Hands Across The Sea

Anne Thomas 1854 by Hands Across The Sea

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Whilst acquired by Nicola at an auction in Wales, the sampler was destined for Sandra who has a life-long love of birds and flowers.

Anne finished her sampler in 1854 when she was fifteen years old. Executed in thirty-seven delicious colours, the scene she diligently stitched is contained within four sumptuous garlands laden with flowers which include Bourbon roses, auriculas, irises, campions and ragged robins. An inquisitive pigeon, head cocked, perches on the bough of a flowering Prunus tree.

"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do do it with thy might for there is no work nor device nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest."

Model stitched one over one and two on your choice of 36 Ct. fabric using Au ver a soie threads (or DMC floss 352, 321, 498, 336, 932, 522, 731, (2) 729, 224, 3328, 452, 647, 524, 842, 840, 839, 838, 415, 535, 3033, 936, 830, 676, 372, 371, 370, 648, 841, 407, 3772, 822, 950, 826, 501, ecru, 739, 310,).  Stitch Count: 264W x 317H. Design Size: 14.67" x 17.61".

The design area is 264 stitches (w) x 317 stitches (h). HATS calculations have included a 3” margin for finishing and framing.

28ct ~ Design: 18.86″ x 22.64″ Fabric: 24.86″ x 28.64″
30ct ~ Design: 17.60″ x 21.13″ Fabric: 23.60″ x 27.13″
32ct ~ Design: 16.50″ x 19.81″ Fabric: 22.50″ x 25.81″
36ct ~ Design: 14.67″ x 17.61″ Fabric: 20.67″ x 23.61″
40ct ~ Design: 13.20″ x 15.85″ Fabric: 19.20″ x 21.85″
46ct ~ Design: 11.48″ x 13.78″ Fabric: 17.48″ x 19.78″

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